Poco F8 vs Vivo X300 FE
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 FE (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 FE leads — 79/100 vs 74/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,869,139); the Vivo X300 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Vivo X300 FE
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2869139
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $699
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo X300 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Vivo X300 FE, the Vivo X300 FE scores 5 points higher (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 FE leads (64/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Vivo X300 FE — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo X300 FE are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Poco F8 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 FE is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Vivo X300 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2869139 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 FE
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 FE
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Vivo X300 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Vivo X300 FE by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Poco F8 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 and the Vivo X300 FE are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Poco F8 (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 FE is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X300 FE?
The Vivo X300 FE edges out the Poco F8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Vivo X300 FE?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X300 FE — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Vivo X300 FE?
The Vivo X300 FE leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Vivo X300 FE?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.